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In 2011 the Bulgari family, majority shareholder of the renowned Italian jewellery house established in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, joined forces with the LVMH Group and transferred its majority shareholding in Bulgari SpA. The L3.7bn, all-share deal made the Bulgaris the second largest family shareholder of the LVMH Group. After the acquisition FRANCESCO TRAPANI, great-grandson of the founder, CEO of Bulgari SpA and the driving force behind its success over the past 20 years, was made a member of the LVMH board of directors and appointed President of the LVMH Watch & Jewellery Division. From his position now supervising Bulgari, Chaumet, De Beers, Fred, Dior Watches, Tag Heuer, Zenith and Hublot, he gives LUCY REITER the view from the top of the luxury pyramid.

Nick Foulkes - The luck of the drawer

Today heritage is a term that is used with a sort of wilful abandon. In fact I would guess that ‘heritage of the brand’ fights it out with ‘DNA of the brand’ for the title of most abused marketing cliché...

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Jewellery & Watches

Asprey

Date: May 2012 (157) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Asprey

Asprey has launched a global e-commerce site. Asprey.com offers high-end jewellery, ­including diamond engagement rings, as well as silverware and...

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J Crew

Date: May 2012 (157) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: J Crew

Fashion brand J Crew has collaborated with French watch company Tourneau to revive its defunct watch brand, Mougin & Piquard....

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Ippolita

Date: May 2012 (157) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Ippolita

A first store for fine US jeweller Ippolita is due to open in New York this September. The new boutique...

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Fred Leighton

Date: May 2012 (157) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Fred Leighton

The Madison Avenue jeweller known for its offering of vintage jewellery is embarking on a new project: a brand new...

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Diamond dressing

Date: March 2012 (155) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Harry Winston

Harry Winston has launched its largest collection to date – 40 one-of-a-kind diamond and platinum necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings....

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Pomellato

Date: March 2012 (155) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Pomellato

Italian jeweller Pomellato has opened on Rodeo Drive. The 5,000 sq ft boutique is the company’s largest so far and...

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Swiss watchmaker Frédérique Constant has launched its first fine jewellery collection. The 15-piece Double Heart Line, available initially in the...

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London jewellery designer Solange Azagury-Partridge has recently opened her first store in Hong Kong, in IFC Mall in the Central...

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Buccellati

Date: March 2012 (155) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Buccellati

A new Buccellati flagship has opened on New York’s Madison Avenue, replacing its East 57th Street location. The 900 sq...

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Badgley Mischka

Date: March 2012 (155) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka has launched the Badgley Mischka Fine Jewelry collection. Initially on sale through Bloomingdale’s, it features 50 pieces including...

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